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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,050.02, 372,676.55 and 149,199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,050.02, 372,676.55 and 149,199.10 is: 205,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,050.02 : 372,676.55 = 149,199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,050.02/372,676.55 = 149,199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,050.02x = 372,676.55 × 149,199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,050.02x = 55,603,006,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,006,224.10/270,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,898.92

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